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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Family generations among Worcester firefighters at graduation ceremony
-5 Johns busted in sting at Worcester hotels: W.P.D.
-Veterans Inc. holds 18th annual "Stand Down" in Worcester
-Chamber of Commerce comes out against moratorium on homeless encampment sweeps
-TODAY! D.C.R. pools in Worcester open for season on Saturday
-TODAY! Worcester Youth Center hosts Violence is not Normal community event 11-3 Saturday
-TODAY! Black Music Festival / Black Excellence Awards at 11 a.m. on Worcester Common
-TODAY! Worcester Household Hazardous Waste Day 9-noon on Saturday
-TODAY! Car seat check event 2:30-4:30 Saturday at UMass Medical School
-TODAY! W.R.T.A. makes changes to routes 24/24A
-Millbury distillery trying to grow craft spirits in state
-ICYMI: W.P.D. asks for help IDing woman wanted in bank larceny
-Lawsuit: Worcester woman forced to have emergency abortion after incorrect diagnosis
-Worcester water, sewer rates rising for 2024 fiscal year
-Out to Lunch festival series returns to Worcester Common
-Retiring North High, Burncoat principals reflect on career lessons learned
-Phantom Gourmet visits area restaurant (5:15)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Composting 8-2:30 today
-Student mental health -- Panorama and School Counseling
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
-Holden Woman’s Club awards scholarships
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): North Grafton child given new treehouse by Make-A-Wish
-Federal agents visit home of former Fitchburg Sen. Dean Tran
-Ryan McKenna, only survivor of 2022 East Brookfield crash, leaves rehab after 272 days
-Shrewsbury police chief sees first year of jail diversion program as a success
-Shrewsbury class of 2023 named Youth Volunteer of the Year
-Jennifer Warren-Dyment reflects on first year in West Boylston
-Millbury Celebration of Seniors cookout July 12th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's this Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Chase Rice set to bring new music to Indian Ranch concert
-Mass. Symphony Orchestra has fireworks planned for July 3rd show
-100 FM The Pike (6:14): The Pike Breakdown Lane for June 23rd
-Manny Jae Media (37:19): Innerviews with Claudia Bastante of Monano Art
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 134 (27:14): Maydee Morales, Candidate City Council
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 549 (27:29): Pieta Support Group, Part 1
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Embracing the science of learning in the classroom
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was a master bowler, avid golfer and an amazing baker
>SPORTS: Celtics' "heart and soul" shares goodbye message to fans
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 3-1
-Bravehearts Alumni Weekend set for July 28th to 30th
-Bravehearts rally for 7-5 win. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
-WooSox fall to Lehigh Valley, 7-6
-TONIGHT! Pirates aim to improve to 7-0 at home in DCU Center finale
-Holy Cross: 50 Years of Title IX -- A Celebration in Review
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Honda recalling 1.2 million Odysseys, Pilots, Passports over camera
-NATIONAL: Vehicles cross newly constructed I-95 bridge in Philadelphia that collapsed from deadly tanker fire
-Putin vows to crush "armed mutiny" after Russian mercenary boss tries to oust top brass
-Tragic: Man saves fiancée before drowning in lake
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. ranked best healthcare system in grim health report
-Mass. man arrested after leading police on 130 mph car chase on I-93 in N.H.
>COLLEGES: Nichols announces new 5-year strategic plan
-Franklin the dog making new home and new friends at WPI (1:41)
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (9:08): B.B.B. issues scam alert concerning fitness apps
-Radio Worcester's Voice of Business (36:56): TnT Guys Travel, Habitat for Humanity, Fuel America
>SHOPPING: Furby, the bug-eyed, gibberish-talking ’90s toy phenomenon, has been revived — again
>HEALTH: Mass. company's newly approved treatment for deadly disease will cost $3.2 million
-Multicultural Women’s Health Summit held at UMass Medical School
>FOOD: Fruit sold in Mass. part of Listeria recall
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 51 most beautiful places in the world
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Sanctuary," "Surrounded," and more
>CELEBRITY: Mick Jagger, 79, shimmies on the dance floor at ritzy N.Y.C. gala
>HOMES: "What in the 90s ski lodge is happening" in this Mass. house on Zillow Gone Wild
>ANIMALS: Endangered Ossabaw Island hogs born at Davis Farmland in Sterling (:23)
>HISTORY: 1910 ad for Worcester Storage Co.
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 17-year-old completes dad's bucket list after her father is killed
-Meanwhile, real life Happy Gilmore commits to play at Ball State, gets shout-out from Adam Sandler
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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